WO2011158718A1 - 半導体基板用研磨液及び半導体ウエハの製造方法 - Google Patents
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- the present invention relates to a semiconductor substrate polishing liquid and a method for manufacturing a semiconductor wafer.
- polishing process of a semiconductor substrate typified by a silicon substrate
- a lapping process for eliminating unevenness of the surface generated by slicing and making the thickness of the substrate uniform, and finishing the target surface accuracy are achieved.
- polishing process polishing process
- the polishing process is further divided into a primary polishing process called rough polishing and a final polishing process called precision polishing.
- Rough polishing and precision polishing are further divided into a plurality of polishing processes in which the hardness and polishing load of the polishing pad (polishing cloth) are different depending on the case.
- the processing time is shortened, the efficiency is improved, and the quality is improved.
- the purpose of each polishing process is different.
- the purpose is to eliminate relatively large irregularities generated in the lapping process or the like, and to remove the surface layer portion of the damaged semiconductor substrate.
- the major objectives are to reduce defects in the semiconductor substrate and to highly smooth the surface.
- the polishing liquid for semiconductor substrates used for precision polishing does not cause crystal defects and has a foreign matter remaining on the substrate (polishing particles, debris generated by abrasion of the polishing pad, etc.) rather than a high polishing rate for the semiconductor substrate. It is strongly required to make it difficult to remain, to eliminate unevenness existing on the substrate, and to form a smooth mirror surface (smoothness).
- COP Crystal Originated Particle
- COP is one of crystal defects introduced during crystal growth, and pits are formed on the surface of the substrate with COP as a nucleus during polishing or subsequent cleaning.
- HAZE is an index of roughness, and small roughness means high smoothness.
- HAZE is usually measured using a wafer surface defect inspection apparatus or the like.
- Patent Document 1 describes that colloidal silica and silica gel are useful as a polishing liquid for the surface of a semiconductor crystal that is most frequently used in the manufacture of semiconductor devices.
- Patent Document 1 below describes that the primary particles of colloidal silica and silica gel used in the sol have a particle size of 4 to 200 nm.
- Patent Document 2 uses a combination of either silica or silica gel in a colloidal form with a primary particle size of 4 to 200 nm (preferably 4 to 100 nm) as a polishing liquid in combination with a water-soluble amine. It is disclosed that the surface of a semiconductor substrate (particularly a silicon semiconductor substrate) can be effectively polished.
- the amount of amine with respect to silica present in the silica sol or gel is 0.5-5.0% by weight, preferably 1.0-5.0% by weight, most preferably 2.0-4.0% by weight. ing.
- Patent Document 3 discloses an aqueous silica composition to which 0.1 to 5.0% by mass (most preferably 2.0 to 4.0% by mass) of a water-soluble quaternary ammonium salt or quaternary ammonium base is added. It is described that the polishing rate of a silicon wafer can be improved by using it.
- Patent Document 4 discloses a method of polishing a silicon or germanium semiconductor material to a high surface finish.
- a polishing liquid that has a modified colloidal silica gel, a silica concentration of about 2 to about 50 mass%, and a pH of 11 to 12.5 is used.
- the modified colloidal silica gel has a specific surface area of about 25 to 600 m 2 / g, and the surface of the silica particles is made of aluminum atoms chemically bonded to aluminum atoms per 100 silicon atoms on the surface of the uncoated particles. It is coated so as to have a surface coating of about 1 to about 50 atoms.
- Patent Document 5 listed below contains piperazine or piperazine having a lower alkyl substituent on nitrogen and an aqueous colloidal silica sol or gel, and the piperazine is 0.1 to 5 based on the SiO 2 content of the sol.
- a polishing liquid containing mass% is disclosed.
- Patent Document 5 below discloses a silicon wafer and a polishing method for a material similar to the silicon wafer. According to Patent Document 5 below, when piperazine is contained in the polishing liquid, it is said that the same polishing rate can be obtained with a small amount of colloidal silica as compared with the case of using aminoethylethanolamine.
- Patent Document 5 listed below describes that a strongly basic piperazine system can reduce the amount of caustic alkali added to adjust the pH.
- Patent Document 6 discloses a polishing composition comprising an abrasive, at least one of azoles and derivatives thereof, and water. Patent Document 6 below describes that the polishing ability of the polishing composition is improved by adding azoles and derivatives thereof to the polishing composition. For this reason, it has been pointed out that an unshared electron pair of a nitrogen atom of a hetero five-membered ring directly acts on an object to be polished, and specifically, an example in which imidazole is applied is disclosed.
- Patent Document 7 discloses a polishing composition for a silicon semiconductor wafer that can reduce particles adhering to the wafer surface without lowering the HAZE level in mirror polishing of a silicon semiconductor wafer.
- Polishing composition contains silicon dioxide, water, water-soluble polymer compound, basic compound, compound having 1 to 10 alcoholic hydroxyl groups, and nitrogen-containing basic compound having 1 to 10 alcoholic hydroxyl groups It is characterized by that.
- Patent Document 8 discloses a polishing composition capable of further improving the HAZE level, a method for polishing a silicon wafer using the same, and a rinsing composition and a method for rinsing a silicon wafer using the same.
- the polishing composition contains hydroxyethyl cellulose, greater than 0.005% by weight and less than 0.5% by weight of polyethylene oxide, an alkali compound, water, and silicon dioxide.
- the polishing composition is configured to be used in a polishing process performed for the purpose of improving the HAZE level of the silicon wafer surface when polishing the silicon wafer surface in a plurality of stages.
- the rinsing composition contains hydroxyethyl cellulose, greater than 0.005% by weight and less than 0.5% by weight of polyethylene oxide, an alkali compound, and water, and is rinsed on the silicon wafer surface after the polishing step. It is comprised so that it may be used for.
- Patent Document 9 discloses a polishing composition capable of improving the polishing rate for a silicon wafer and improving the COP and HAZE levels.
- the polishing composition is characterized by containing at least one selected from block-type polyether, silicon dioxide, basic compounds, hydroxyethyl cellulose and polyvinyl alcohol, and water components.
- the polishing liquid used in the polishing process of the semiconductor substrate contains abrasive particles and an alkaline agent as basic components, and further increases the polishing rate, reduces the remaining abrasive particles, and causes crystal defects.
- a salt, a water-soluble polymer, or the like is added. All of the polishing liquids are used in a strongly alkaline region (a region where the pH is strongly alkaline, particularly, a region where the pH exceeds 9.0). This is because polishing is performed by the chemical action of the alkaline agent.
- polishing liquid as described above is a strong alkaline region, there is a problem that COP is expanded or increased by the etching action of the alkaline agent.
- An object of the present invention is to use a semiconductor substrate polishing liquid capable of reducing defects and foreign matter on the substrate surface and improving the smoothness of the substrate surface, and the semiconductor substrate polishing liquid in polishing a semiconductor substrate.
- a method for manufacturing a semiconductor wafer is provided.
- the inventors of the present invention provide a polishing liquid containing modified silica particles whose surface is modified with aluminate, a predetermined amount of a water-soluble polymer, and water, in a pH range of 5.0 or more and 9.0 or less. Can be used to reduce defects on the substrate surface caused by etching of the alkaline agent in the strongly alkaline region, and it is possible to achieve a reduction in foreign matter and an improvement in smoothness on the substrate surface.
- the present inventors have found that a polished surface can be formed and have reached the present invention.
- the polishing liquid for a semiconductor substrate of the present invention comprises modified silica particles whose surface is modified with aluminate, a water-soluble polymer, and water, and the content of the water-soluble polymer is the semiconductor substrate. It exceeds 0 mass% and is 1.00 mass% or less on the basis of the total mass of the polishing slurry, and the pH is 5.0 or more and 9.0 or less. According to such a polishing liquid for a semiconductor substrate, in polishing a semiconductor substrate, it is possible to reduce defects and foreign matters on the substrate surface, improve the smoothness of the substrate surface, and form an excellent polished surface. The smoothness can be evaluated by HAZE.
- the pH of the semiconductor substrate polishing liquid of the present invention is preferably 6.0 or more and 8.0 or less.
- the content of the modified silica particles is preferably 0.01% by mass or more and 1.50% by mass or less based on the total mass of the polishing liquid for semiconductor substrate. In this case, defects and foreign matters on the substrate surface can be further reduced, and the smoothness of the substrate surface can be further improved.
- the content of the water-soluble polymer is preferably 0.001% by mass or more and 1.00% by mass or less based on the total mass of the polishing liquid for semiconductor substrate. In this case, defects and foreign matters on the substrate surface can be further reduced, and the smoothness of the substrate surface can be further improved.
- the water-soluble polymer is preferably a nonionic polymer. In this case, foreign substances on the substrate surface can be further reduced.
- the water-soluble polymer is preferably a polymer obtained from a polymerizable monomer containing vinyl pyrrolidone, and more preferably polyvinyl pyrrolidone. In this case, foreign substances on the substrate surface can be further reduced.
- the polishing liquid for a semiconductor substrate of the present invention may further contain 1,2,4-triazole. In this case, the smoothness of the substrate surface can be further improved.
- the content of 1,2,4-triazole is preferably 0.05% by mass or more and 0.70% by mass or less based on the total mass of the polishing liquid for semiconductor substrate. In this case, defects and foreign matters on the substrate surface can be further reduced, and the smoothness of the substrate surface can be further improved.
- the polishing liquid for a semiconductor substrate of the present invention can be suitably used when the polishing target of the polishing liquid is a surface of a semiconductor substrate and the surface contains silicon.
- the method for producing a semiconductor wafer of the present invention includes a polishing step of polishing the surface of the semiconductor substrate using the above polishing liquid for a semiconductor substrate. According to such a manufacturing method, in polishing a semiconductor substrate, it is possible to reduce defects and foreign matter on the substrate surface, improve the smoothness of the substrate surface, and form an excellent polished surface.
- the method for manufacturing a semiconductor wafer of the present invention includes a step of wrapping or grinding a plate member made of a semiconductor material to obtain a rough wafer before the polishing step, a step of polishing the rough wafer to obtain a semiconductor substrate, May be further provided.
- the semiconductor wafer manufacturing method of the present invention includes a step of wet etching a plate member made of a semiconductor material to obtain a rough wafer before the polishing step, and a step of polishing the rough wafer to obtain a semiconductor substrate, May be further provided.
- a polishing liquid for a semiconductor substrate capable of forming an excellent polished surface and A semiconductor wafer manufacturing method using the semiconductor substrate polishing liquid can be provided.
- Such a present invention is suitable for surface processing of a semiconductor substrate.
- final polishing it is possible to reduce defects and foreign matters on the substrate surface, improve the smoothness of the substrate surface, and form an excellent polished surface.
- the polishing liquid for a semiconductor substrate of the present embodiment includes modified silica particles whose surfaces are modified with aluminate (polishing particles), a water-soluble polymer, and water, and the content of the water-soluble polymer is as follows: It exceeds 0 mass% and is 1.00 mass% or less based on the total mass of the polishing liquid for semiconductor substrate, and the pH of the polishing liquid is 5.0 or more and 9.0 or less.
- the pH of the polishing liquid is 5.0 or more and 9.0 or less, it is possible to suppress the occurrence of defects due to etching with an alkaline agent in a strongly alkaline region.
- the modified silica particles whose surface is modified with aluminate and the water-soluble polymer are used in combination, and the water-soluble polymer content is within a predetermined range, thereby improving the smoothness of the substrate surface. And an increase in foreign matter can be suppressed, and an excellent polished surface can be formed.
- the pH of the semiconductor substrate polishing liquid is 9.0 or less in order to reduce defects caused by etching with an alkaline agent. In terms of further reducing defects, the pH of the semiconductor substrate polishing liquid is preferably 8.0 or less.
- the adhesion of foreign matter especially abrasive particles
- the pH of the polishing liquid for a semiconductor substrate is 5.0 or more, preferably 5.5 or more, and more preferably 6.0 or more from the viewpoint of sufficiently obtaining the effect of reducing adhesion of foreign substances.
- the pH of the semiconductor substrate polishing liquid can be adjusted, for example, by the content of acidic compounds and / or basic compounds.
- the pH of the semiconductor substrate polishing liquid can be measured with a pH meter (for example, Model pH81, manufactured by Yokogawa Electric Corporation).
- the acidic compound examples include organic acids such as malic acid, amino acids such as glycine, and inorganic acids such as nitric acid and sulfuric acid.
- the basic compound is selected from at least one nitrogen-containing basic compound selected from ammonia, ammonium hydroxide and tetramethylammonium hydroxide, or potassium hydroxide and sodium hydroxide in terms of low odor. At least one inorganic basic compound is preferred. These can be used individually by 1 type or in combination of 2 or more types.
- the abrasive particles of the polishing liquid for a semiconductor substrate of the present embodiment are modified silica particles whose surface is modified with aluminate (hereinafter, simply referred to as “modified silica particles”), and the surface is modified with aluminate.
- Modified colloidal silica particles are preferred.
- the modified silica particles act as a main abrasive.
- unmodified silica particles can be polished. However, even if these are used alone, defects cannot be sufficiently reduced and smoothness cannot be sufficiently improved.
- the modification of the silica particle surface with aluminate can be performed using, for example, an aluminum compound such as potassium aluminate [(AlO (OH) 2 K].
- an aluminum compound such as potassium aluminate [(AlO (OH) 2 K].
- the modified silica particles may be used in combination with other abrasive particles as necessary.
- abrasive particles that can be used in combination with the modified silica particles include abrasive grains containing alumina, ceria, titania, zirconia, organic polymer, or the like.
- Modified silica particles and unmodified silica particles may be used in combination.
- the primary particle diameter of the modified silica particles is preferably 5 nm or more, more preferably 7 nm or more, and even more preferably 9 nm or more in that a practical polishing rate can be obtained.
- the primary particle diameter of the modified silica particles is preferably 200 nm or less, more preferably 100 nm or less, still more preferably 50 nm or less, and particularly preferably 40 nm or less, from the viewpoint of further suppressing the occurrence of polishing defects such as scratches.
- the primary particle diameter of the modified silica particles is within the above range, the smoothness is further improved by the progress of polishing, and the increase in defects caused by the particles can be further suppressed.
- the “primary particle diameter of the modified silica particles” means an average diameter that can be calculated from the BET specific surface area V, and is calculated from an adsorption specific surface area (hereinafter referred to as “BET specific surface area”) by a gas adsorption method. be able to.
- the primary particle diameter D (unit: m) of the particles, the particle density ⁇ (unit: kg / m 3 ), and the BET specific surface area V (unit: m 2 / g) are represented by the following formula (1).
- Have D 6 / ( ⁇ ⁇ V) (1)
- the formula (1) is expressed as the following formula (2).
- the primary particle diameter D of the particles can be obtained.
- the BET specific surface area is measured as follows. First, the abrasive grains are dried with a vacuum freeze dryer, and the residue is finely crushed with a mortar (magnetic, 100 ml) to obtain a measurement sample. And the BET specific surface area V of the sample for a measurement is measured using the BET specific surface area measuring apparatus (product name autosorb 6) by Yuasa Ionics.
- the content of the modified silica particles is preferably 0.01% by mass or more, more preferably 0.05% by mass or more, and still more preferably 0.10% by mass or more based on the total mass of the polishing liquid for semiconductor substrate.
- the content of the modified silica particles is preferably 1.50% by mass or less, more preferably 1.00% by mass or less, and further preferably 0.50% by mass or less, based on the total mass of the polishing liquid for a semiconductor substrate.
- the content of the modified silica particles is 1.50% by mass or less, defects and smoothness improvement effects commensurate with the content are easily obtained, and the occurrence of problems such as a decrease in dispersibility is suppressed. It becomes easy.
- water-soluble polymer examples include alginic acid, pectic acid, carboxymethyl cellulose, agar, xanthan gum, chitosan, methyl glycol chitosan, methyl cellulose, ethyl cellulose, hydroxypropyl cellulose, and hydroxypropyl methylcellulose.
- Polysaccharides such as hydroxyethyl cellulose, cardran and pullulan; polyaspartic acid, polyglutamic acid, polylysine, polymalic acid, polymethacrylic acid, polyamic acid, polymaleic acid, polyitaconic acid, polyfumaric acid, poly (p-styrenecarboxylic acid) , Polyvinyl sulfuric acid, polyacrylic acid, polyacrylic acid, polyamic acid and polyglyoxylic acid and salts thereof; polyethyleneimine and salts thereof; vinyl alcohol , Vinylpyrrolidone, polymers obtained by polymerizing a polymerizable monomer containing acrolein or acrylamide, polyethylene glycol, polypropylene glycol, polytetramethylene glycol and ethylene glycol - propylene glycol block copolymer and the like.
- the salt of polycarboxylic acid and the salt of polyethyleneimine include ammonium salts.
- Examples of the polymer obtained by polymerizing a polymerizable monomer containing vinyl alcohol, vinyl pyrrolidone, acrolein, acrylamide, etc. include polymers such as polyvinyl alcohol, polyvinyl pyrrolidone, polyacrolein, polyacrylamide, etc. Polymer) and a copolymer of a polymerizable monomer such as vinyl alcohol, vinyl pyrrolidone, acrylamide, or acrolein with another polymerizable monomer.
- vinyl acetate, methyl acrylate, acrylic acid etc. are mentioned, for example, It can use as a monomer of a copolymer.
- nonionic polymers are preferable, and examples of the nonionic polymers include carboxymethyl cellulose, agar, xanthan gum, chitosan, methyl glycol chitosan, methyl cellulose, ethyl cellulose, hydroxypropyl cellulose, and hydroxypropyl.
- Polysaccharides such as methylcellulose, hydroxyethylcellulose, cardan and pullulan; polyethyleneimine; polymers obtained by polymerizing polymerizable monomers including vinyl alcohol, vinylpyrrolidone, acrolein or acrylamide; polyethylene glycol, polypropylene glycol And polytetramethylene glycol and ethylene glycol-propylene glycol block copolymers.
- nonionic polymer a polymer obtained by polymerizing a polymerizable monomer containing vinylpyrrolidone is preferable, and polyvinylpyrrolidone (a homopolymer of vinylpyrrolidone) is more preferable.
- the said water-soluble polymer can be used individually by 1 type or in combination of 2 or more types. Further, when a plurality of water-soluble polymers are mixed and used, at least one of the water-soluble polymers in the mixture is a polymer obtained by polymerizing a polymerizable monomer containing vinylpyrrolidone. There may be.
- the water-soluble polymer works to prevent foreign particles such as abrasive particles and polishing pad debris from sticking to the substrate surface (wafer surface), and when cleaning foreign particles such as adhered abrasive particles and polishing pad debris It is thought that there is a work to make it easy to take. These functions are considered to be obtained when the water-soluble polymer adheres to the surface of the semiconductor substrate. That is, when the water-soluble polymer adheres on the substrate, the foreign matter attached on the water-soluble polymer is removed from the substrate together with the water-soluble polymer during cleaning.
- the foreign matter that has directly adhered to the surface of the semiconductor substrate is covered with the water-soluble polymer to prevent dry fixation, and is similarly removed from the semiconductor substrate together with the water-soluble polymer by washing.
- the polishing liquid containing modified silica particles and water but not containing a water-soluble polymer it is presumed that the above-mentioned function is not sufficient, and it is not possible to sufficiently reduce foreign substances on the substrate surface, and it is practical. Smoothness cannot be obtained.
- the surface potential of the semiconductor substrate tends to be a negative value. Further, the surface of the semiconductor substrate on which no natural oxide film or the like is generated exhibits strong hydrophobicity.
- the interaction between the semiconductor substrate and the water-soluble polymer it is considered that electrostatic action and hydrophobic interaction mainly work. When the interaction is too strong, the water-soluble polymer hinders polishing, and it becomes difficult to remove the water-soluble polymer by washing. On the other hand, if the interaction is too weak, the water-soluble polymer cannot sufficiently cover the surface of the semiconductor substrate, making it difficult to obtain a cleaning effect.
- the interaction between the semiconductor substrate and the water-soluble polymer is preferably a hydrophobic interaction in order to obtain the above effect, and an ionic interaction by an anionic functional group is preferable. These interactions may be single or plural.
- the content of the water-soluble polymer is 1.00% by mass or less, preferably 0.50% by mass or less, more preferably 0.30% by mass or less, based on the total mass of the polishing liquid for semiconductor substrates, and 0.10. It is more preferably at most mass%, particularly preferably at most 0.05 mass%.
- the content of the water-soluble polymer is 1.00% by mass or less, it is possible to suppress the occurrence of problems such as a high viscosity and a decrease in fluidity and agglomeration of abrasive particles, and adhesion to the substrate surface. The removed foreign matter can be sufficiently removed.
- the content of the water-soluble polymer is more than 0% by mass based on the total mass of the polishing liquid for semiconductor substrate, preferably 0.001% by mass or more, more preferably 0.005% by mass or more, and 0.01% by mass. % Or more is more preferable.
- the content of the water-soluble polymer exceeds 0% by mass, the effect of preventing foreign matters from sticking to the substrate surface can be sufficiently obtained, and the effect of reducing the unevenness is lowered and the smoothness is improved. It can suppress becoming difficult.
- the semiconductor substrate polishing liquid of this embodiment can contain 1,2,4-triazole.
- 1,2,4-triazole By containing 1,2,4-triazole in the polishing liquid, the smoothness can be further improved.
- the additive used in combination with the modified silica particles and the water-soluble polymer include 1,2,4-triazole and imidazole. By using 1,2,4-triazole, the smoothness can be remarkably improved.
- the content of 1,2,4-triazole is preferably 0.05% by mass or more, and more preferably 0.10% by mass or more based on the total mass of the polishing liquid for semiconductor substrate. Further, the content of 1,2,4-triazole is preferably 0.70% by mass or less based on the total mass of the polishing liquid for a semiconductor substrate in that it is easy to prevent problems such as aggregation of abrasive particles. The mass% or less is more preferable.
- the aggregation of abrasive particles cannot be generally attributed to the content of 1,2,4-triazole alone, but depends on the particle size and content of abrasive particles and the type and content of water-soluble polymers. Also caused.
- the polishing liquid for a semiconductor substrate of this embodiment contains water. Further, in the present embodiment, in addition to the above-described components, the components generally added to the polishing liquid, such as solvents other than water, anticorrosives, and oxidizers, are within the range that does not impair the operational effects of the above-described polishing liquid. Can be added to the polishing liquid.
- the polishing liquid for a semiconductor substrate of this embodiment can be stored in a concentrated form in which the component concentration is increased in advance.
- the polishing liquid in a concentrated form may be diluted to the original component concentration with water or the like.
- the components of the polishing liquid for a semiconductor substrate can be stored in a separated liquid form, and these can be mixed and used at the time of use.
- the semiconductor wafer manufacturing method (semiconductor substrate polishing method) of this embodiment includes a polishing step of polishing the surface of the semiconductor substrate using the semiconductor substrate polishing liquid of this embodiment to obtain a semiconductor wafer.
- the polishing liquid for a semiconductor substrate of the present embodiment exhibits particularly excellent polishing characteristics when a semiconductor substrate containing silicon in the substrate structure is a polishing target.
- the polishing target is the surface of the semiconductor substrate, and the surface is silicon. Excellent polishing characteristics when it contains.
- the substrate containing silicon in the substrate structure include a silicon substrate and a silicon carbide substrate.
- a gallium arsenide substrate or a gallium nitride substrate may be used as a semiconductor substrate to be polished.
- the polishing liquid for a semiconductor substrate of the present embodiment can be applied to finish polishing in a semiconductor wafer manufacturing method for obtaining a semiconductor wafer from a single crystal of a semiconductor material.
- a semiconductor wafer for example, a silicon wafer
- a semiconductor wafer is generally obtained by a rough polishing (rough cutting) step and a final polishing (final polishing) step.
- the rough polishing process unevenness and damage on the surface of the semiconductor substrate are gradually eliminated.
- the polishing rate for the semiconductor material for example, silicon
- the polishing rate for the semiconductor material is not so high, and the abrasive particles adhering during the rough polishing can be removed or minute irregularities can be eliminated without causing new defects. Then, it aims at making the semiconductor substrate surface into a mirror surface.
- the polishing liquid for a semiconductor substrate of the present embodiment makes it harder to generate defects on the surface of the semiconductor substrate than improving the polishing rate for a semiconductor material (for example, silicon), and foreign matter (abrasive particles, It is a polishing liquid with an emphasis on making it difficult to leave residue etc. caused by abrasion of the polishing pad and smoothing the surface of the semiconductor substrate, and is particularly suitable for finish polishing applications in the manufacturing process of semiconductor wafers.
- a semiconductor material for example, silicon
- foreign matter abrasive particles
- the method for manufacturing a semiconductor wafer according to the first aspect of the present embodiment is as follows. (1) a preparatory step for lapping or grinding (grinding) a surface (for example, main surface) of a wafer (plate-like member) made of a semiconductor material (for example, silicon) to obtain a rough wafer; (2) A rough polishing step for polishing a surface (for example, a main surface) of a rough wafer to obtain a semiconductor substrate (for example, a silicon substrate); (3) A final polishing step of obtaining a semiconductor wafer (for example, a silicon wafer) by further polishing the surface (for example, the main surface) of the semiconductor substrate after the rough polishing step by using the semiconductor substrate polishing liquid of the present embodiment. Prepare.
- a wafer made of a semiconductor material in the preparation step can be obtained by slicing, for example, a single crystal of a semiconductor material (for example, a silicon single crystal).
- the surface of the rough wafer may be etched.
- the polishing liquid for a semiconductor substrate of the present embodiment can also be applied to finish polishing in a semiconductor wafer manufacturing method for obtaining a recycled wafer as a semiconductor wafer.
- a method for manufacturing a recycled wafer will be described.
- test wafers for process tests.
- test wafers include those obtained by forming various films such as an insulating film and a metal film on a flat silicon substrate.
- the purpose of manufacturing these test wafers is to examine the optimum conditions for depositing various films on a silicon substrate, to examine the optimum conditions for applying and exposing a resist film on a silicon substrate,
- cases such as when monitoring each optimum condition, and when evaluating the polishing characteristics of the polishing liquid for various films formed on a silicon substrate.
- test wafers are reprocessed to be used again as test wafers.
- the regeneration treatment generally, deposits such as the various films are removed by wet etching or the like, and a flat wafer is obtained again through a rough polishing step and a final polishing step.
- the test wafer may have a large scratch before being subjected to the regeneration process, or unevenness may be formed during the evaluation. In these cases, it is common that a flat wafer is obtained again by removing scratches and irregularities by grinding and performing rough polishing and finish polishing.
- a method for manufacturing a semiconductor wafer according to a second aspect of the present embodiment is a method for manufacturing a semiconductor wafer for reuse, (1) a preparation step for obtaining a rough wafer by wet-etching the surface of a wafer (plate-like member) made of a semiconductor material (for example, silicon) on which a deposit (for example, various films) adheres to the surface (for example, main surface); , (2) A rough polishing step for polishing a surface (for example, a main surface) of a rough wafer to obtain a semiconductor substrate (for example, a silicon substrate); (3) A final polishing step of obtaining a semiconductor wafer (for example, a silicon wafer) by further polishing the surface (for example, the main surface) of the semiconductor substrate after the rough polishing step by using the semiconductor substrate polishing liquid of the present embodiment.
- the semiconductor substrate polishing liquid of this embodiment can also be applied to the case where finish polishing is performed on the back surface of the semiconductor substrate in the final stage in the method of manufacturing a semiconductor wafer having a through silicon via (TSV).
- TSV through silicon via
- the structure called TSV is a structure in which an electrode for connecting a device formed on the surface of a semiconductor wafer and the back surface of the semiconductor wafer is formed so as to penetrate the inside of the semiconductor wafer.
- a method for manufacturing a semiconductor wafer according to a third aspect of the present embodiment is a method for manufacturing a semiconductor wafer having a TSV, (1) Preparation for preparing a wafer having a substrate body in which a hollow portion opened only on the surface (one main surface) is formed, and a via (conductive member) to be a through electrode disposed in the hollow portion Process, (2) a back grinding process for grinding the substrate body from the back surface side (the other main surface side); (3) A polishing step (final polishing step) for polishing the substrate body from the back surface side to expose the via on the back surface to form a through electrode structure using the semiconductor substrate polishing liquid of the present embodiment.
- a semiconductor substrate 100 having a formed insulating layer (for example, a silicon oxide film or silicon nitride film) 5 and a via 7 to be a through electrode disposed in the hollow portion 3a is prepared (FIG. 1A). reference).
- the substrate body 1 is ground from the back surface 1b side by a grinder until the insulating layer 5 is exposed, and the substrate body 1 is thinned to obtain the semiconductor substrate 200 (see FIG. 1B).
- the substrate body 1 is polished from the back surface 1b side using the semiconductor substrate polishing liquid of the present embodiment.
- the surface layer portion of the substrate body 1 and the insulating layer 5 on the back surface 1b side are removed, the through holes 3b are formed in the substrate body 1, and the vias 7 are exposed to the back surface 1b to form TSVs 7a (FIG. 1 (c))).
- the semiconductor wafer 300 having the TSV 7a penetrating the substrate body 1 in the thickness direction from the front surface 1a to the back surface 1b is obtained.
- the use of the polishing liquid for a semiconductor substrate for the finish polishing application of the semiconductor substrate is provided.
- coating of the final polishing of the semiconductor substrate in manufacture of a semiconductor wafer is provided.
- use for manufacturing a semiconductor wafer from the single crystal of a semiconductor material of the polishing liquid for semiconductor substrates is provided.
- use of the semiconductor substrate polishing liquid for manufacturing a recycled wafer is provided.
- use for formation of TSV and manufacture for the semiconductor wafer which has TSV is provided for the polishing liquid for semiconductor substrates.
- the polishing surface plate and the semiconductor substrate are placed in a state where the surface of the semiconductor substrate is pressed against the polishing pad while supplying the polishing liquid for the semiconductor substrate onto the polishing pad of the polishing surface plate. It is preferable to polish the surface of the semiconductor substrate by relatively moving. When such a polishing method is used, the polishing characteristics of the polishing liquid for a semiconductor substrate of this embodiment become remarkable.
- the polishing pad is preferably soft to some extent.
- a polishing pad having a hardness (ASKER C) value of less than 60 as measured with an Asker rubber hardness tester C type is preferable. “ASKER C” is often used when measuring the hardness of a soft material such as rubber, and is defined by the Japan Rubber Association Standard (SRIS).
- polishing liquid for semiconductor substrate (Examples 1 to 9)
- modified silica particles whose surface is modified with aluminate, a water-soluble polymer, and optionally 1,2,4-triazole were blended at the contents shown in Table 1, and Examples 1 to 9 polishing liquids for each semiconductor substrate were prepared.
- polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP_K15, PVP_K30) having different K values was used as the water-soluble polymer.
- the K value is a viscosity characteristic value that correlates with the molecular weight, and is a relative viscosity value at 25 ° C. measured by a capillary viscometer.
- each polishing liquid In the preparation of each polishing liquid, first, polyvinyl pyrrolidone (PVP) or polyvinyl pyrrolidone (PVP) and 1,2,4-triazole having the contents shown in Table 1 were added to pure water corresponding to 50% by mass of the entire polishing liquid. Was dissolved.
- the pH was adjusted by adding an acidic compound or a basic compound.
- 0.3% by mass of modified silica particles having a primary particle diameter of 17 nm and a surface modified with aluminate were dispersed, and then adjusted to 95% by mass with pure water.
- the basic compound was added until it became desired pH, and it adjusted so that the remainder might be 100 mass% in total with a pure water.
- aqueous ammonia was used, and when adjusting pH to an acidic side, sulfuric acid was used.
- polishing liquid for semiconductor substrate (Comparative Examples 1 to 7)
- modified silica particles whose surface is modified with aluminate, a water-soluble polymer, and optionally 1,2,4-triazole were blended in the contents shown in Table 2, and Comparative Examples 1 to A polishing liquid for each semiconductor substrate of No. 7 was prepared.
- polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP_K15) was used as a water-soluble polymer.
- each polishing liquid In the preparation of each polishing liquid, first, polyvinyl pyrrolidone (PVP) or polyvinyl pyrrolidone (PVP) and 1,2,4-triazole having the contents shown in Table 2 were added to pure water corresponding to 50% by mass of the entire polishing liquid. Was dissolved. When the pH was not in the desired range, the pH was adjusted by adding an acidic compound or a basic compound. Next, after modifying the content of the modified silica particles whose colloidal silica particles whose primary particle diameter is 17 nm and whose surface is modified with aluminate or the colloidal silica particles shown in Table 2 to be 95% by mass with pure water. Adjusted.
- PVP polyvinyl pyrrolidone
- PVP polyvinyl pyrrolidone
- PVP polyvinyl pyrrolidone
- 1,2,4-triazole 1,2,4-triazole having the contents shown in Table 2 were added to pure water corresponding to 50% by mass of
- Polishing wafer 300 mm silicon wafer Polishing machine: Reflexion (manufactured by Applied Materials) Polishing platen rotation speed: 123rpm Holder rotation speed: 117rpm Polishing pressure: 13.7 kPa Polishing liquid supply amount: 250 ml / min Polishing pad: SUBA600 (made by Nitta Haas) Polishing liquid: Polishing liquid containing 0.5% by mass of silica abrasive grains (primary particle diameter 17 nm) and tetramethylammonium hydroxide, pH 10.5 Polishing time: 90 seconds
- Polishing wafer 300 mm silicon wafer after rough polishing prepared above Polishing machine: Reflexion (manufactured by Applied Materials) Polishing platen rotation speed: 123rpm Holder rotation speed: 117rpm Polishing pressure: 9.7 kPa Polishing liquid supply amount: 250 ml / min Polishing pad: Supreme RN-H Pad 30.5 "D PJ; CX01 (Nita Haas polishing time: 5 minutes
- the “number of defects” is an index of the total number of crystal defects and adhered foreign substances on the substrate surface, and the smaller the number, the smaller the total number of defects (total number of crystal defects and attached foreign substances).
- the “HAZE value” is an index of the smoothness of the substrate surface, and the smaller the value, the higher the smoothness.
- Defect inspection system LS6700 (manufactured by Hitachi Electronics Engineering) Process condition file (measurement recipe): VEM10L Defect measurement range: 0.1 ⁇ m-3.0 ⁇ m Projection condition: Vertical
- Table 1 shows the components, pH, and evaluation results of the polishing liquids of Examples 1 to 9.
- Table 2 shows the components, pH, and evaluation results of the polishing liquids of Comparative Examples 1 to 7.
- “ACS” indicates modified silica whose surface is modified with aluminate
- “CS” indicates colloidal silica whose surface is not modified.
- the measurement result of the defect distribution in the substrate surface in Example 7 is shown in FIG. 2, and the measurement result of the distribution of the HAZE value in the substrate surface is shown in FIG. Furthermore, the measurement result of the defect distribution in the substrate surface in Comparative Example 1 is shown in FIG. 4, and the measurement result of the HAZE value distribution in the substrate surface is shown in FIG.
- Examples 1 to 9 it can be seen that the number of defects is small and HAZE is small.
- Examples 7 and 8 it can be seen that HAZE can be further reduced by adding 1,2,4-triazole.
- Comparative Examples 1 and 2 use colloidal silica particles whose surface is not modified. In Comparative Examples 1 and 2, it can be seen that the number of defects is large and the HAZE is also large. From Comparative Example 3 and Comparative Example 5, when the modified silica particle whose surface is modified with aluminate is used alone or when PVP is used alone, the number of defects is reduced and HAZE is reduced. It turns out that an effect is not acquired. In Comparative Example 4, 2.00% by mass of PVP is added, the number of defects and HAZE are not less than the measurement limit, and when the content of the water-soluble polymer is too large, the number of defects is reduced, and HAZE It can be seen that the effect of reducing the value cannot be obtained.
- Comparative Example 6 contains modified silica particles whose surface is modified with aluminate and PVP, but the pH of the polishing liquid is 10.0.
- the pH of the polishing liquid is in the alkaline region, it is expected that the electrostatic repulsion between the abrasive particles and the silicon wafer will be strong, and it is estimated that the abrasive particles and foreign substances have decreased.
- the number of defects is 9150, which is increased compared to the example.
- Comparative Example 6 it was considered that the number of foreign matters was reduced because the pH of the polishing liquid was in the alkaline region, but the crystal defects generated by etching with alkali increased, and the defects as a whole increased.
- Comparative Example 7 contains modified silica particles whose surface is modified with aluminate and PVP, but the pH of the polishing liquid is 4.5. Regarding Comparative Example 7, it is considered that the crystal defects generated by etching are reduced because the pH of the polishing liquid is in the acidic region, but the abrasive particles and foreign matters are likely to adhere electrostatically, resulting in an increase in defects. Conceivable.
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本実施形態の半導体基板用研磨液は、表面がアルミネートにより改質されている変性シリカ粒子(研磨粒子)と、水溶性高分子と、水とを含み、水溶性高分子の含有量が、半導体基板用研磨液の全質量基準で0質量%を超え1.00質量%以下であり、上記研磨液のpHが5.0以上9.0以下である。
本実施形態では、アルカリ剤によるエッチングに起因する欠陥を低減するために、半導体基板用研磨液のpHは9.0以下である。欠陥を更に低減できる点では、半導体基板用研磨液のpHは8.0以下が好ましい。一方、異物(特に研磨粒子)の付着に関しては、pHが低くなるほど半導体基板の電位が小さくなることから、静電反発による異物の付着を低減する効果を得ることが困難となる。半導体基板用研磨液のpHは、異物の付着を低減する効果を充分に得る点では、5.0以上であり、5.5以上が好ましく、6.0以上がより好ましい。
本実施形態の半導体基板用研磨液の研磨粒子は、表面がアルミネートにより改質されている変性シリカ粒子(以下、場合により単に「変性シリカ粒子」という。)であり、表面がアルミネートにより改質されている変性コロイダルシリカ粒子が好ましい。本実施形態において、変性シリカ粒子は、主研磨材として作用する。一方、未改質のシリカ粒子でも研磨は可能であるが、これを単独で使用しても、欠陥を充分に低減することや平滑性を充分に向上させることはできない。
D=6/(ρ×V) ・・・(1)
コロイダルシリカ粒子の密度ρをρ=2200(kg/m3)とした場合、式(1)は下記式(2)として表される。
D=2.727×10-6/V (m)=2727/V (nm)・・・(2)
本実施形態の半導体基板用研磨液における水溶性高分子は、例えば、アルギン酸、ペクチン酸、カルボキシメチルセルロ-ス、寒天、キサンタンガム、キトサン、メチルグリコールキトサン、メチルセルロース、エチルセルロース、ヒドロキシプロピルセルロース、ヒドロキシプロピルメチルセルロース、ヒドロキシエチルセルロース、カ-ドラン及びプルラン等の多糖類;ポリアスパラギン酸、ポリグルタミン酸、ポリリシン、ポリリンゴ酸、ポリメタクリル酸、ポリアミド酸、ポリマレイン酸、ポリイタコン酸、ポリフマル酸、ポリ(p-スチレンカルボン酸)、ポリビニル硫酸、ポリアクリル酸、ポリアクリル酸、ポリアミド酸及びポリグリオキシル酸等のポリカルボン酸及びその塩;ポリエチレンイミン及びその塩;ビニルアルコ-ル、ビニルピロリドン、アクロレイン又はアクリルアミド等を含む重合性単量体を重合させて得られる重合体;ポリエチレングリコール、ポリプロピレングリコール、ポリテトラメチレングリコール及びエチレングリコール-プロピレングリコールブロック共重合体等が挙げられる。ポリカルボン酸の塩、及び、ポリエチレンイミンの塩としては、アンモニウム塩等が挙げられる。
本実施形態の半導体基板用研磨液は、1,2,4-トリアゾールを含有することができる。1,2,4-トリアゾールを研磨液が含有することにより、平滑性を更に向上させることができる。変性シリカ粒子及び水溶性高分子と併用する添加物として1,2,4-トリアゾールやイミダゾールが挙げられるが、1,2,4-トリアゾールを用いることで顕著に平滑性を向上させることができる。
本実施形態の半導体基板用研磨液は、水を含む。また、本実施形態では、上述した成分の他に、水以外の溶媒、防食剤、酸化剤などの一般に研磨液に添加される成分を、上述した研磨液の作用効果を損なわない範囲で半導体基板用研磨液に添加することができる。
本実施形態の半導体基板用研磨液は、その成分濃度を予め高くした濃縮形態として保存できる。研磨液の使用時には、濃縮形態にある研磨液を、水等で本来の成分濃度まで希釈して使用すればよい。さらに、半導体基板用研磨液の成分を幾つかに分けた分液形態として保存し、それらを使用時に混合して使用することもできる。
本実施形態の半導体ウエハの製造方法(半導体基板の研磨方法)は、本実施形態の半導体基板用研磨液を用いて半導体基板の表面を研磨して半導体ウエハを得る研磨工程を備える。本実施形態の半導体基板用研磨液は、基板構成にシリコンを含む半導体基板を研磨対象とする場合に特に優れた研磨特性を示し、例えば、研磨対象が半導体基板の表面であり、当該表面がシリコンを含む場合に優れた研磨特性を示す。基板構成にシリコンを含む基板としては、例えば、シリコン基板や炭化シリコン基板が挙げられる。研磨対象の半導体基板として、例えば、ヒ化ガリウム基板や、窒化ガリウム基板を用いてもよい。
(1)半導体材料(例えばシリコン)からなるウエハ(板状部材)の表面(例えば主面)をラッピング又はグラインディング(研削)して粗ウエハを得る準備工程と、
(2)粗ウエハの表面(例えば主面)を研磨して半導体基板(例えばシリコン基板)を得る粗研磨工程と、
(3)本実施形態の半導体基板用研磨液を用いて、粗研磨工程後の半導体基板の表面(例えば主面)を更に研磨して半導体ウエハ(例えばシリコンウエハ)を得る仕上げ研磨工程と、を備える。
(1)付着物(例えば、各種膜)が表面(例えば主面)に付着した、半導体材料(例えばシリコン)からなるウエハ(板状部材)の表面をウエットエッチングして粗ウエハを得る準備工程と、
(2)粗ウエハの表面(例えば主面)を研磨して半導体基板(例えばシリコン基板)を得る粗研磨工程と、
(3)本実施形態の半導体基板用研磨液を用いて、粗研磨工程後の半導体基板の表面(例えば主面)を更に研磨して半導体ウエハ(例えばシリコンウエハ)を得る仕上げ研磨工程と、を備える。
(1)表面(一方の主面)のみに開口した中空部が形成された基板本体と、中空部内に配置された、貫通電極となるべきビア(導電部材)と、を有するウエハを準備する準備工程と、
(2)裏面側(他方の主面側)から基板本体をグラインディングするバックグラインド工程と、
(3)本実施形態の半導体基板用研磨液を用いて、裏面側から基板本体を研磨してビアを裏面に露出させて貫通電極構造を形成する研磨工程(仕上げ研磨工程)と、を備える。
表面がアルミネートにより改質されている変性シリカ粒子、水溶性高分子、場合により1,2,4-トリアゾールを、以下の手順に従って、表1に示す含有量で配合して、実施例1~9の各半導体基板用研磨液を調製した。各研磨液の調製には、水溶性高分子として、K値が異なるポリビニルピロリドン(PVP_K15、PVP_K30)を用いた。K値とは、分子量と相関する粘性特性値であり、毛細管粘度計により測定される25℃での相対粘度値である。
表面がアルミネートにより改質されている変性シリカ粒子、水溶性高分子、場合により1,2,4-トリアゾールを、以下の手順に従って、表2に示す含有量で配合して、比較例1~7の各半導体基板用研磨液を調製した。各研磨液の調製には、水溶性高分子として、ポリビニルピロリドン(PVP_K15)を用いた。
実施例1~9及び比較例1~7の半導体基板用研磨液のpHをpHメータ(横河電機株式会社製、Model pH81)を用いて測定した。
直径300mmのシリコンウエハを下記条件で研磨し、表面を荒らした(粗研磨状態の)シリコンウエハを調整した。
(粗研磨条件)
研磨ウエハ:300mmシリコンウエハ
研磨機:Reflexion(アプライドマテリアルズ社製)
研磨定盤回転数:123rpm
ホルダー回転数:117rpm
研磨圧力:13.7kPa
研磨液供給量:250ml/分
研磨パッド:SUBA600(ニッタ・ハース製)
研磨液:シリカ砥粒(一次粒子径17nm)0.5質量%及び水酸化テトラメチルアンモニウムを含有する研磨液、pH10.5
研磨時間:90秒
研磨定盤の研磨パッド上に、配合直後の実施例1の半導体基板用研磨液を供給しながら、半導体基板(シリコンウエハ)の表面を研磨パッドに押圧した状態で、半導体基板に対して研磨定盤を相対的に回転させることにより、半導体基板の表面を研磨した。また、実施例1と同様の方法で、配合直後の実施例2~9及び比較例1~7の各研磨液を用いて半導体基板の表面を研磨した。研磨条件の詳細は以下の通りである。
(研磨条件)
研磨ウエハ:前記で作製した粗研磨後の300mmシリコンウエハ
研磨機:Reflexion(アプライドマテリアルズ社製)
研磨定盤回転数:123rpm
ホルダー回転数:117rpm
研磨圧力:9.7kPa
研磨液供給量:250ml/分
研磨パッド:Supreme RN-H Pad 30.5”D PJ;CX01 (ニッタ・ハース製
研磨時間:5分
前記研磨後のウエハを、下記条件で洗浄した。
洗浄機:MESA(アプライドマテリアルズ社製)
洗浄液:水酸化アンモニウム0.06体積%+過酸化水素0.12体積%
ブラシ洗浄時間:60秒
欠陥検査装置:LS6700(日立電子エンジニアリング製)
工程条件ファイル(測定レシピ):VEM10L
欠陥測定範囲:0.1μm-3.0μm
投光条件:垂直
Claims (13)
- 表面がアルミネートにより改質されている変性シリカ粒子と、水溶性高分子と、水と、を含み、
前記水溶性高分子の含有量が、半導体基板用研磨液の全質量基準で0質量%を超え1.00質量%以下であり、
pHが5.0以上9.0以下である、半導体基板用研磨液。 - pHが6.0以上8.0以下である、請求項1に記載の半導体基板用研磨液。
- 前記変性シリカ粒子の含有量が、半導体基板用研磨液の全質量基準で0.01質量%以上1.50質量%以下である、請求項1又は2に記載の半導体基板用研磨液。
- 前記水溶性高分子の含有量が、半導体基板用研磨液の全質量基準で0.001質量%以上1.00質量%以下である、請求項1~3のいずれか一項に記載の半導体基板用研磨液。
- 前記水溶性高分子がノニオン性高分子である、請求項1~4のいずれか一項に記載の半導体基板用研磨液。
- 前記水溶性高分子が、ビニルピロリドンを含む重合性単量体から得られる重合体である、請求項1~5のいずれか一項に記載の半導体基板用研磨液。
- 前記水溶性高分子がポリビニルピロリドンである、請求項1~6のいずれか一項に記載の半導体基板用研磨液。
- 1,2,4-トリアゾールを更に含む、請求項1~7のいずれか一項に記載の半導体基板用研磨液。
- 前記1,2,4-トリアゾールの含有量が、半導体基板用研磨液の全質量基準で0.05質量%以上0.70質量%以下である、請求項8に記載の半導体基板用研磨液。
- 研磨対象が半導体基板の表面であり、当該表面がシリコンを含む、請求項1~9のいずれか一項に記載の半導体基板用研磨液。
- 請求項1~10のいずれか一項に記載の半導体基板用研磨液を用いて半導体基板の表面を研磨して半導体ウエハを得る研磨工程を備える、半導体ウエハの製造方法。
- 前記研磨工程の前に、半導体材料からなる板状部材をラッピング又はグラインディングして粗ウエハを得る工程と、前記粗ウエハを研磨して前記半導体基板を得る工程と、を更に備える、請求項11に記載の半導体ウエハの製造方法。
- 前記研磨工程の前に、半導体材料からなる板状部材をウエットエッチングして粗ウエハを得る工程と、前記粗ウエハを研磨して前記半導体基板を得る工程と、を更に備える、請求項11に記載の半導体ウエハの製造方法。
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